Marine debris removal efforts expand shallow water mapping data with NOAA Ethan Smith | Virginia Institute of Marine Science July 14, 2026   CLICK TO READ – W&M’s VIMS &

Maine fishermen recycled thousands of old lobster traps this winter Maine Public | Nicole Ogrysko April 23, 2026 CLICK TO READ – Fishermen have recycled thousands of old lobster traps on

NOAA Marine Debris Program Highlights Sea Turtle Rescue with Florida Sea Grant  CLICK TO READ – From Discarded Line to Silver Lining – One Sea Turtle’s Survival Story Ana Zangroniz

National Fisherman Features Trap Removal with Oyster Recovery Partnership   CLICK TO READ – Ghost gear sweep puts 40 watermen to work on the Chesapeake Sparrows Point Container Terminal Project

The TRAP Program is now accepting proposals for year two! We are pleased to announce that the TRAP program’s third request for proposals (RFP) is now open. You can view

National TRAP Program targets ghostly issue with second round of coastal clean up funding by Patrick McGettigan |  October 29, 2025 The second round of programmatic funding awarded by William &